MineArchiveAbercwmboi Colliery Explosion, 1866
On 24 December 1866 an explosion of gas at Abercwmboi Colliery, in the Aberdare valley, killed three men: Richard Harris, William Lightfoot and Ebenezer Morris.
| Date | 24 December 1866 |
|---|---|
| Mine | Abercwmboi Colliery |
| Region | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Type | Explosion |
| Fatalities | 3 (Richard Harris (21), William Lightfoot (25) and Ebenezer Morris.) |
| Context | During active mining |
Cause
An explosion of gas in the workings.
What happened
Three men were killed by an explosion of gas on Christmas Eve 1866: Richard Harris, aged 21, William Lightfoot, aged 25, and Ebenezer Morris.
Sources
- (secondary) Abercwmboi Colliery — Welsh Coal Mines
- (secondary) Glamorgan colliery fatalities, 1866 — Welsh Coal Mines website
Record created: 9 September 2026 · Last researched: 22 September 2026